tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386036172024-03-14T02:25:36.030+10:00What ever I like to talk aboutMy thoughts on food, wine technology and what ever takes my fancy.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-20588789297734664422008-11-05T16:40:00.001+10:002008-11-05T16:53:44.702+10:00Video game censorship and the art of horror | NEWS.com.au<a href="http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,25642,24493980-5014239,00.html">Video game censorship and the art of horror | NEWS.com.au</a>: "PRETENDING that video games are for children is to ignore an emerging form of art, argues game critic Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw."<br /><br />I can't belive that pepople still think that video games are for kids. I have been playing games since the late 70's and i'm now 40 years old. I don't play as much as i used to but that's only due to time constants. And no i'm not some wiredo but a normal everyday person.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-30973055055611653092008-10-29T10:55:00.001+10:002008-10-29T11:09:34.618+10:00Mint DemoWe had Mint come in today to show of the new features and give us a run down on up and coming Mint enhancements. The support for Nokia Mobil’s will increased dramatically in November – we will publish a full list as soon as we get one – make Mint even more compatible. <br />The one thing that stuck me was how helpful the Mint set-up is. They will help you set-up everything to get you up and running. They give you all the training you will need and even set-up for e-merchant account for you – this is a great help as anyone who ever had to do this can testify.<br />Mini Mint has received some updates as well with the main one being the ability to enter customer information for transaction over 1000 dollars.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-3539562963328031292008-10-22T15:55:00.002+10:002008-10-22T16:01:51.963+10:00IPhone ereader<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp40wujA-5pL57MkYghW8QB5-IbHWq6NXgutUHcQgEvbXq_-FV1862KAdnyQ6Oza5wAsIV7pE4ImYraJmPe5Af3crl8jwnslycI3v7RBiRbS7Un8kkUPrifLZ3wDIAgUB0S1lP/s1600-h/ereader.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp40wujA-5pL57MkYghW8QB5-IbHWq6NXgutUHcQgEvbXq_-FV1862KAdnyQ6Oza5wAsIV7pE4ImYraJmPe5Af3crl8jwnslycI3v7RBiRbS7Un8kkUPrifLZ3wDIAgUB0S1lP/s200/ereader.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259854455225391794" /></a><br />I have been looking for a good mobile reader for the IPhone. ereader seems to be doing a good job and there is heaps of books to buy. The interface is easy to use but a bit clumkey - the way you scrole thru pages could be done better. I don't like how it moves whole pages rather then allowing you just to scroll down. Other then this small issue I will be using until i can find something better.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-65649300761184297152008-10-22T14:21:00.002+10:002008-10-22T14:25:51.618+10:003cx VoIPI have been playing around with VoIP systems for the last few weeks and I have deployed the 3CX (http://www.3cx.com/) software at couple of call centers. If you want any easy but powerfull VoIP solution and don't want to have to play with linux this is the one for you. I will be using the free ed at home so that i can have a few VoIP providers - this will allow me to set-up the cheapest for mobile call and a diffrent provider for overseas call etc.<br /><br />Have a look at it.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-72716511336256434572008-10-18T17:46:00.001+10:002008-10-18T17:46:05.859+10:00Kangarilla Road 2006 PrimitivoJust cracked open, with great aticpation, a bottle of the 2006 primitivo. We loved the 2005 Zinf, same grape just a diferent name, but what a difernce one year makes. It's not a bad wine. It's just not the same WOW. The 2005 was the find of the year for us and now the 2006 won't even make the list. I will hunt down the 2005 to put in the cellar with hope that the 2007 will be as good as the 2005<br />Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-89340477240001416052008-10-16T12:34:00.001+10:002008-10-16T12:34:02.076+10:00iPhone first 2 weeksI now have played with iphone for 2 weeks and I can't be happier. Sure battary life sucks but then again I have bluetooth,wireless running 24/7.<br /><br />The apps are great, the interface carps over all other phones. I have never used a phone for more then making call and a few SMS before as it always was a pain but not now.<br /><br />Buy oneMobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-55141636953011281202008-10-13T16:21:00.001+10:002008-10-13T16:21:27.601+10:00Test blog from iPhone Just to test how ezy it isMobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-52951721507325329642007-02-27T09:17:00.000+10:002007-02-27T09:19:03.815+10:00Grape RadioI have just come accross this web site. It a <a href="http://www.graperadio.com/">radio show all about wine</a>. Go check it out.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-7223312909107104582007-02-12T08:57:00.000+10:002007-02-12T08:19:57.220+10:00Wine Cellar Management SoftwareI have just downloaded the software form first press.com which is a re-baged winestate magazine program. It is very easy to use with outlook like layout. The tasting notes that come with the free trail version are very old and I'm hoping that this will be updated with the register version, which costs 50 bucks. The trail version allows you to enter 30 wines into the database which will give a plenty of time to play around with it to see if it worth the money (stay tuned).<br /><br />Speaking of <a href="http://www.firstpress.com.au/Default.aspx">firstpress.com</a>. This is a site you have to check out for some very detailed info about wine but it seems to have problem with IE7 and FireFox browsers - on some pages.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-23302300515758440962007-02-06T09:38:00.000+10:002007-02-07T08:32:33.238+10:00K & K CafeWE went to K&K cafe on Sunday morning for Breakfast as we have heard many good things and me being Germany (its a German/Austrian cafe)i like to be reminded of home sometimes. It was a very disappointing experience. There was nothing really wrong with the food but it also had nothing to recommend it. We could have on to any cafe or even sporting club doing buffet breaky for 5 bucks and it would have been as good. We won't be going back.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-63382867701212377222007-01-28T10:04:00.000+10:002007-01-28T10:27:06.808+10:00Wardy's at Manly and Peter Lehmanns ReslingYesterday was one of those days here in Ipswich that I dread - 37 C, no breeze and humid as hell. So we decided to go down to the bay in the hope that it would be a bit more comfortable. It was still hot and humid with a slight sea breeze. We were after some lunch and on a recommendation from a friend (thanks Justin!)we went to Wardy's on the Water at Manly Esplanade. First up I have to say that the service was first class - we had a new waitress (she only been there for 2 days) that made the whole experience a joy. The food was 1st rate. We had duck spring rolls with an Asian dipping sauce to share as a starter, followed by battered whiting - for me - and my wife had salt and pepper squid and prawns. Simple, classic dishes made perfectly. The food was perfectly matched by a bottle of Peter Lehmann's 2005 Riesling. I feel this has to be the best Riesling for your money. It went perfect with the duck and the sweet dipping sauce and complimented the light seafood dishes that we had. The whole thing was wrapped up by excellent coffee and beautiful light dessert. Extremely highly recommend by The JW's!Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-30590790860219548282007-01-22T09:44:00.000+10:002007-02-07T08:41:05.697+10:00Wine Library TVI have come across this web site that is truly awesome.<br /><a href="http://tv.winelibrary.com/">It's called Wine Library TV</a> and its all free and you can even watch it on your ipod. There are now 170 episodes that can be watched and the once I have seen have been very informative and you can't help been swept up by the host enthusiasm.<br /><br />Go and check it out.Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-34836607873060126472007-01-19T12:58:00.000+10:002007-01-21T09:22:36.811+10:00Penfolds Trial Bin 1997 Adelaide Hills Semillon<p class="MsoNormal">This is a bit of a cautionary yarn about online auctions.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>I made a big mistake while at grays online auction site.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>I clicked on bid now when I really did not want to and therefore bid on a bottle of Penfolds Trial Bin 1997 Adelaide Hills Semillon.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>This bottle cost me 58 bucks.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>I send an email to Penfolds to find out about the wine – hoping that they will tell me that it’s really special now.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>However the response was “Unfortunately your wine is now likely past its best drinking”.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">With some trepidation I opened the bottle last night.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>The smell was OK – not corked- but it was a bit flat. I could have missed many of the more subtle smells as my noise is completely blocked with dust.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span><span style="font-size:0;"></span>I love the <span lang="EN-AU">colour</span> of old white wines, its just such a deep yellow.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>Now to the all important taste.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>It had a rich long taste with a slight cork tainted finish – only really slight. Strawberry was the most pronounced flavour and even this was not all that strong.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We had Peking duck with cherry couscous and the wine cut thought the fate of the duck like dishwashing liquid on grease.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>I could literally feel my palate being cleansed leaving my mouth ready for the next bite of the bird.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>The wine was close to perfect with the duck as the slight tainted was completely over powered by the meal.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>The meal and wine combo was another clear example of how good food and good wine can make the meal more that its parts.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>I love when that happens – its alchemy. </p>Mobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-79119073477685857412007-01-17T13:47:00.000+10:002007-01-21T09:26:59.435+10:00Pub FoodWe went out last night to the local Pub. The food normally is quite good (nothing special) and if you get the special its not badly priced. However Pubs are now charging prices for steaks that are quite outrages. Why would I want to spend 30 bucks plus for a steak that I have to order at a counter and even collect it ('your BBQ is ready Mr Wicher' ala the Breaky Creek Wharf Hotel) when I can go to a top class restaurant for the same price. The steak might be good at most pubs but the side salads or vegies without fail have been terrible. I know its good to have some pubs like this but please bring back - at least some - old fashioned pubs that serve a good counter meal (and have no bloody pokies).<br /><br />It seems that the only attention is given to the meat and none at all to the rest of the dish. Even with this being the case it's still a rarity that the meat comes out as order. I like my Steak Medium Rare but I have to order it as rare just so that it won't be served well done.<br /><br />I did have to laugh and shake my head at the same time. I thought that Australians had become a bit more knowlegable about wine. Not so it seems . While at the bar getting a couple of beers the person in front of me ordered some wine. It went something like this:<br /><br />Patron: A 4x and a wine<br />Serving person: White or Red?<br />Patron: White thanks.<br /><br />I actually though those days had goneMobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38603617.post-1168907577867464032007-01-16T09:30:00.000+10:002007-01-21T09:29:47.925+10:00Mission StatementWhy have I created this blog? I have become extremely passionate about good food and drink (mainly wine and beer) over the last 5 years. I have found that I need to put my thoughts into print so that I can get it clear in my head if nothing else. How often have you been to a restaurant and tried some wine that was great but next time you are in the bottleo you can't remember the name etc. I have started to keep a notepad handy so that I can keep track of all the food and wine that I have eaten/drunk. Also by writing down my thoughts I hope it will force me to think more deeply about why I like something or why it did not tickle me pink. I am hoping that by sharing my findings it will help you to find some real treats and avoid some of the bad food/wine out there.<br /><br />I don’t pretend to have higher power to understanding food and wine but I think that’s why this blog might be just the ticket for other lay persons with a passion for the finer things in life – just like me. A quick background on my food life:<br /><br />Born in Germany near the French border to parents that love to go out for dinner and try new things (We also travelled a fair bit throughout Europe – eating local food at local restaurants as much as possible)<br /><br />After school I worked as a baker at my parents bakery before starting a Chef apprentership (only did the 1st year)<br /><br />My parents bought a Deli specialising in European food<br /><br />I have managed a bar and a coffee shop (during my Uni days)<br /><br />The main focus will be on food and wine but it won’t be limited to them. We (my wife and I) also love coffee, going to food markets and travel to areas where good food is sold. We recently did a tour of Tassie to try the local delights.<br /><br />I hope you come back often, as I will be updating it at least once a week but to start of with it will be more often as I need to build up the contents. My wife will also contribute to these pages. I hope this will ensure a more balanced view as we have different taste in food and drink.<br /><br />JanMobycom IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04475742353282643697noreply@blogger.com0